55th Street South over Big Slough South
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 55th ST S at Mead · Structure no. 5304008700LBS10
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
55th Street South over Big Slough South is a concrete continuous slab carrying 55th Street South over Big Slough South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55th Street South over Big Slough South built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55th Street South over Big Slough South in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does 55th Street South over Big Slough South carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 55th Street South over Big Slough South?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 55th Street South over Big Slough South?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.